Clarifying nomenclatural uncertainties in Jupunba (Caesalpinioideae, Leguminosae)
Molecular phylogenetic studies have prompted substantial revisions in the systematics of the former genus Abarema , resulting in the reinstatement of the genera Punjuba and Jupunba , and a re‐circumscription of Abarema . Despite these advances, some taxa still require nomenclatural adjustments to reflect monophyletic lineages. Here, we propose a new transfer from Abarema to Jupunba ( Jupunba levelii ) and propose Abarema agropecuaria as a new synonym of Jupunba floribunda . We also discuss additional names and taxa that remain in uncertain nomenclatural and systematic positions.
Authors
- João Ricardo Vieira Iganci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5740-3666)
- Marcos Vinícius Batista Soares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2660-1771)
- Marli Pires Morim
- Ethiéne Guerra
Institutions
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (BR)
- Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará (BR)
- Universidade Federal de Pelotas (BR)
- Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nordic Journal of Botany
- Published
- 2026-01-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/njb.04944
- Primary Topic
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico